A CIBA Clue Awards semi-finalist, for readers of Liz Moore's The God of the Woods and Shari Lapena's Listen to the Lie.

Some towns bury their secrets so deep that uncovering them costs everything. When twins Cassie and Ana return to the forgotten village of Grabtown, they inherit more than their mother's property. They inherit its silence, and the buried truth that silence was built to protect.

"Small towns are great at scolding the kids who throw too many snowballs, but not so good at spotting real evil."

A character-driven thriller of memory, grief, and women who refuse to stay quiet, Grabtown peels back each layer with what Publishers' Weekly praised as gothic motifs and haunted imagery, and an atmosphere of constant unease. Kirkus Reviews calls it a dark, satisfying thriller perfect for readers who love family drama and scandalous secrets, building to a nail-biting showdown.

For readers who want suspense with real emotional depth and a slow burn that earns its ending.

Content note: This story handles difficult themes, including abuse and violence, with care and never graphically or gratuitously.